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Philip McNee

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Major General

Philip McNee

KHP
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
Years of service1983–present
RankMajor General
Service number554203
UnitArmy Medical Services
Battles / warsWar in Afghanistan

Major General Philip A. J. McNee KHP is a senior British Army officer and medical doctor, who has been appointed as Surgeon General of the United Kingdom Armed Forces with effect from May 2024.

Military career

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McNee was commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps on 18 September 1998.[1] After serving as commanding officer of 16 Medical Regiment,[2] he became head of the Medical Operational Capability team for Defence Medical Services.[3] It was announced in November 2023 that he would become Surgeon General of the United Kingdom Armed Forces with effect from May 2024.[4]

On 20 May 2024, McNee was appointed an honorary Physician to the King.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "No. 56289". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 July 2001. p. 9027.
  2. ^ "Colchester-based Army medics complete swim across English Channel". East Anglian Daily Times. 6 September 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  3. ^ "DPRTE Engage 2020 preview: Connecting the defence procurement supply chain". BIP SolutionS. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Announcement of Brigadier Philip McNee as Surgeon General". Strategic Command. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Supplement No. 1 of Monday 1 July 2024". London Gazette. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
Military offices
Preceded by Surgeon General of the British Armed Forces
2024 to present
Incumbent